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Mother overcomes son’s loss by handwriting Bible
George Kommattam - February 2026

Philomina Chengananickal’s world collapsed when her 23-year-old son died in a road accident.

Seven years later, the…

How prayer and faith helped a young boy save his family at sea
Geo Kommatam - January 2026

The faith of a 13-year-old boy named Austin Appelbee is going viral after he survived a dangerous swim through…

Could Joe Wilson Become the next Millennial Saint?
George Kommattam - January 2026

The Catholic Church in Scotland has taken an important step toward recognising the holiness of a young layman whose…

Kerala parish honours patron of the laity by staging a drama on his life
George Kommattam - January 2026

Chevayoor Nithya Sahaya Matha Church (Church of Our Lady of Perpetual Help), a parish in the diocese of Thamarassery,…

Nuns welcome Kerala government move on social security
George Kommattam - January 2026

The head of the Catholic religious in Kerala has welcomed the state government decision to extend social security benefits…

Beyond Gifts and Decorations: 12 Forgotten Truths About Christmas
George Kommattam - December 2025

Over time, Christmas has slowly been filled with gift exchanges, bright stars, Santa Claus, and endless decorations. These…

Walk to church, keep cell phone away: Bishop’s Christmas message
George Kommattam - December 2025

A Catholic bishop in Kerala, southern India, has appealed to his people to walk to their parish churches,…

Miracle of the liquefaction of the blood of St. Januarius repeated in Italy
George Kommattam - December 2025

St. Januarius (San Gennaro) was a third-century bishop of Benevento and a martyr of the early Church. He was…

Age Is Not a Bar for Faith: A 100-Year-Old Man Receives Baptism and First Communion
Staff Writer - December 2025

At 100 years of age, José Francisco showed the world a quiet but powerful truth: it is never too…